Dear Jeanne:
I think everyone is different really... It may be a person's state of mind at the time. I know with my father, he was pretty peaceful. But then he was always a fairly calm person.
I would say that if hospice has been called in, then it could be any time. Stay close and give your mother lots of love. This is a very hard time and we are here for you. My thoughts and prayers are with you Jeanne.
Hugs, Glenda